FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Maungaraki unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Maungaraki Business Loans
What is the Larger Maungaraki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.